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Dixie Chopper Mowers Ceasing Production

Alamo Group, parent company of Dixie Chopper, is ceasing production of the line, according to a 2026 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Alamo acquired Dixie Chopper in 2019. The wind down…

New From Honda: 58 V Commercial Handheld Product Lineup

Honda Power Sports & Products has launched an all-new Honda 58 V battery-powered handheld lineup, a professional-grade family of power equipment products that expands the Honda battery-powered lawn and garden portfolio beyond mowers to the…

EETC Launches HireReady To Help Employers Hire Skilled Techs

The Equipment & Engine Training Council (EETC) has introduced HireReady, a new pre-employment technician assessment designed to help employers determine whether job candidates have the technical knowledge they need before making a hiring decision. Developed…

Stihl Inc. Names Sean McGinnis President

Stihl Inc. has appointed Sean McGinnis as president, effective October 1, 2026. In this role, McGinnis will lead the Stihl Group’s largest market and subsidiary, with end-to-end responsibility for Stihl Inc. This includes full profit-and-loss…

EDA Announces Award Recipients

EDA Announces Award Recipients

The Equipment Dealers Association (EDA) recently completed the 2016 Dealer-Manufacturer Relations Survey Report and the award recipients have been selected. The Dealer’s Choice Award is presented to manufacturers that receive the highest ratings in 12…

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Altoz CEO EY Entrepreneur Award Winner

Altoz CEO EY Entrepreneur Award Winner

Altoz CEO & Founder Dennis Brazier was one of the winners of the EY Entrepreneur of the the Year award. This marks the award’s 30th anniversary since its founding in 1986. Altoz CEO Brazier and…

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STIHL Inaugurated New Buildings

STIHL Inaugurated New Buildings

In Germany Stihl inaugurated new buildings — an extension to the engineering center and a new production logistics building in Waiblingen-Neustadt. The total investment for the new buildings amounts to 90 million euros (more than…

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2016 EDA Dealer-Manufacturer Relations Survey Report Released

2016 EDA Dealer-Manufacturer Relations Survey Report Released

The Equipment Dealers Association (EDA) recently released its 2016 Dealer-Manufacturer Relations Survey Report—this annual report contains valuable information about the relationship between dealers and their suppliers. Both equipment manufacturers and dealers find the data to…

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Kawasaki Engines Division Headquarters Makeover

Kawasaki Engines Division Headquarters Makeover

The Kawasaki Engines Division headquarters in Grand Rapids, Mich. is getting a makeover. The completion of the 200,000 sq. ft. project is expected later this year. The Kawasaki Engines Division headquarters will feature new state-of-the-art…

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